Zuppa di Pollo -- Classic Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Zuppa di Pollo -- Classic Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups chopped fresh escarole; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; 6 chicken breasts, with bone; ½ cups chicken broth, low sodium; 2 cups crushed Italian tomatoes; 1 lg. onion, diced; 3 carrots, peeled and sliced thin; 3 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1/2 lb. orzo; other sm. pasta

Servings: persons

4 cups chopped fresh escarole
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
6 chicken breasts, with bone
½ cups chicken broth, low sodium
2 cups crushed Italian tomatoes
1 lg. onion, diced
3 carrots, peeled and sliced thin
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 lb. orzo
other sm. pasta

1
Remove and discard the skin from the chicken breasts and place the breasts in a large soup pot.
2
Add the chicken broth, bring it to a boil and reduce the heat so that the broth just simmers.
3
Simmer until the chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 15 minutes.
4
Remove the chicken and transfer to a plate to cool.
5
Skim the fat from the broth and bring it back to a boil.
6
Add the tomatoes, onion, carrots, celery and red pepper.
7
Simmer until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
8
Add the orzo or other small pasta and cook for 5 to 8 minutes more, or until the pasta is al dente.
9
Meanwhile, discard the bones from the chicken and chop the meat into small pieces.
10
Add the chicken, escarole and oregano to the soup pot and simmer for another minute or two.
11
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12
Serve in warm soup bowls with thick slices of crusty Italian bread.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups chopped fresh escarole, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano, Salt and pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Zuppa di Pollo -- Classic Chicken Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Zuppa di Pollo -- Classic Chicken Soup

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